The UAE’s parliamentary body, the Federal National Council (FNC), has approved raising the limit on work licenses from two to three years. This followed the recommendation of a FNC committee to lower the expense of obtaining work permits.
Currently, work permits in the UAE are issued for two years. The document is issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. It is illegal for a person to work in the country without a valid permit.
A report submitted by the FNC Committee on Financial, Economic and Industrial Affairs suggested that the duration be increased to three years. It also proposed other recommendations, including waiver of work permit fees for job change.
The FNC also agreed with the suggestion that following the probationary term, employees should remain with their employers for at least a year. However, if the employer consents, this condition may be waived.
